Wedding Planner Checklist: 1 to 3 days

2 - 3 days before wedding

• Check dress for touch-ups
• Pick up men’s formal wear & check fit
• Have nails done
• Arrange for bridesmaid to take bridal gown to dry cleaners after reception

Day & Night Before

• Pay final bills
• Make sure

Wedding Planner Checklist: 1 to 4 weeks

2 to 4 weeks before wedding

A Nice Bridal Car

• Pick up wedding rings
• Final wedding dress and bridesmaids fittings
• Go over music selections with musicians, DJs
• Assemble honeymoon tickets & hotel confirmation numbers
• Apply for a marriage license
• Go over final details with

Wedding Planner Checklist: 1 to 4 months

2 to 4 months before wedding

• Arrange to take your formal engagement picture (Pre-nupt Shots)
• Order and assemble party favors
• Wedding decorations
• If needed, buy honeymoon clothes
• Book wedding transportation
• Select ushers, ceremony readers and guest book attendant
• Mail wedding invitations
• Mail bridal shower invitations
• Write original vows or ceremony

Wedding Planner Checklist: 4 to 8 months

6 to 8 months before wedding

• Book ceremony musicians
• Book reception musicians or DJs
• Select bridesmaid’s dresses. Flower girl dress
• Visit florists and book floral arrangements
• Finalize guest list
• Order

Wedding Planner Checklist: 8 to 12 months

Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming experience for everyone involved, especially the bride and the groom. Use this yearlong wedding checklist as a guide to help you remember what needs to be done and when.

12 months before wedding:

• Choose wedding date
• Hire a planner, if desired. A planner will have relationships with—and insights about—vendors.
• Figure budget and sharing of expenses
• Choose ceremony and